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The Sault Opera Legacy

A look back at the seasons and productions of Sault Opera

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Glossary of Theatrical Terms

West Side Story

Based on a conception of Jerome Robbins

Book by: Arthur Laurentis

Music by: Leonard Bernstein

Lyrics by: Stephen Sondheim

Presented through special arrangement with, and all authorized performance materials supplied by: Music Theatre International www.mtishows.com

Production Dates and Venue

March 25, 26, 27, and 28, 1998

Kiwanis Community Theatre

Cast

Principals

Maria Tracey Beltrano
Tony Mark Swift
Shrank Keith Waldie
Doc Chas Calam
Officer Krupke Cosmo Tassone
Glad Hand Ian Ganton
Riff, Leader of the Jets Greg Hutton
Bernardo, Leader of the Sharks J. Nicholas Morrison
Chino Stephen Patterson

Chorus

The Jets

Action Joshua Boychuk
Diesel Tim Beck
Baby John Justin Dufault
Geetar Jason Beharriell
Snowboy Lucas Beaver
Big Deal Jeremy Fortin
A-Rab Andrea Orazetti
Tiger Justin Orr

Jet Girls

Anybody's Holly Couling
Mini Rebecca Cavanaugh
Clarice Natasha Coulis
Pauline Sarah Cavanaugh
Velma Michelle Horn
Graziella Becky Horn
Christine Christa Badinski
Donna Nikki Fedorowich

The Sharks

Juano Marc Dufour
Miguel Mark Richardson
Diego Steven Keating
Indio Eduardo Lima
Pepe Bruno Miceli
Carlos David Maltman
Moose Darin Schwemler

Shark Girls

Anita Jeannine Jefferson
Rosalia Jennifer Avery
Consuela Elena Palazzi
Margarita Francine Giroux
Estella Paula Borrelli
Teresita Delia Grandinetti
Angelina Penelope Sutton
Francisca Carrie Apostle

Orchestra

Musical Director Sharon Dick
Flute 1 Rob Galbraith
Flute 2 Carol Newton
Clarinet 1 Bobbie-Leigh McLean
Clarinet 2 Bruce Anderson
Bass Clarinet/Alto Clarinet Ron Belsito
Oboe/English Horn Cathy LaRoue
Bassoon Mike Murase
Trumpet 1 Larry Farnquist
Trumpet 2 George Townsend
Trumpet 3 Steve Ryan
Trombone 1 Shaun Yaskiw
Trombone 2 Mark Howson
French Horn 1 Florian Hooper
French Horn 2 Brian J. Lefresne
Violin Kim Bell, Carol O'Neil, Carmine Miron
Cello Debbie and Nathanael Cole
Bass Leon Bennett
Percussion Mark Dubreuil, Allan Lukala, Sandy Howe
Piano Mary Madonna

Production Staff

Director Marie Arcangeletti
Producer Jim Arcangeletti
Vocal Director Debra Pollari
Music Director Sharon Dick
Choreographer Sandi DalCin
Dance Captain Stephanie Callegari
Stage Manager Keith Waldie
Assistant Stage Manager Geoff Summerhayes
Set Design Bob Ivey
Scenic Artist Sylvie Boulanger
Set Construction Elgin Eddy
Set Painting Helen-Mary Carter
Costume Designer Ruth Latham
Costume Co-ordinator Marg Siltala
Masks designed and painted by Russ Mason
Skirts painted by Karen Nisbett, Wendy Piper, Bill Latham, Ruth Latham
Properties Ian Ganton
Lighting Design Colin Hayward
Lighting Consultant Chris Rous
Hairstyling/make-up Nancy Shaw
General Manager Mary-Lou MacDonald
Rehearsal Pianist Mary Madonna
Sound Operator Dan Belanger
Assisted by Bonnie Forsell
Technical Support Theatre Centre Staff
House Manager Jim Arcangeletti
Promotion Jim Arcangeletti, Tony Tagliabracci
Programme Design Deborah Feletti
Programme Advertising Jim Arcangeletti, Pat Cook, Mary-Lou MacDonald
Photography Black's Photography (Station Mall), Bev Luciani-Dupuis
Hospitality Anne Lafleur
Assisted by Anne Bumbacco, Cindy Collver, Telca Ochoski
Ushers Friends of The Sault Opera Society

Scenic drops and Proscenium units supplied by The Scene Shop, Huron County Playhouse, Grand Bend, Ontario

Special thanks to Simon Day, General Manager of The Scene Shop for his assistance

Special thank you to Bawating Grade 12 Television Arts students for ensuring the orchestra had a visual link of the cast each night

Production Assistants

Set Construction/Transportation Jim Arcangeletti, Doug Booth, Ken Coulter, Rony DalCin, Rick Fedorowich, Cliff Foltz, Sue Foltz, Bill Gardner, Jerry Gasparetto, Tim Gowans, John Harrison, Tony Hopkins, Rob Jacques, Bill Latham, Jon MacDonald, Michael Tagliabracci, Keith Waldie
Huron County Playhouse Crew Vince Coultz, Martin Fink, Richard MacLeod
Props Brian Berto, Pat Cook, Katie Gauthier, Jennifer Grant, Amanda Lewis, Jared MacMichael
Stage Crew Syd Williams, John Kendrick, Bill Gardner, Andrea Hammerstedt, Melissa Palombi, Christine Hoegner, Sherry Wilson
Cambrian College Student Crew Daniel Berthier, Caroline Campeau, Scott Gilson, Dawn Graham, Rob Rainville, Leslie Rouse, Jeff Tippett
Set Painting Anne LaFleur, Rose Pisani, Maria Santelli, Irma Orazietti, Michele Taillefer, Marisa Sdao, Rob Hamilton, Sandra Carter, Rhonda Chennette, Karen Reed, Linda Marasco, Marylou MacDonald
Seamstresses Pam Cavanagh, Mary Anne Gasparetto, Carol Gartshore, Jessica Greenwood, Janice Laliberte, Pat Latham, Ruth Latham, Pat Minoque, Lynda Potvin, Marjorie Skorich, Penny Tyrrel
Hairstyling/Make-up Penny Coccimiglio, Francesca Fascina, Kim Leonard, Deanna Martone, David Walsh, and Sault College Hairstyling Students
Physiotherapy Lake Superior Physiotherapy - Donna Hakansson, Joanna MacDougall, Austin Youngson

 

 

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